Highlights

How B.C. communities are balancing building with flood risks

Local governments using a combination of bylaws and regulations to build safely in flood-prone areas

Sep 20, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

RCMP looking for Cody Mark Magnusson

Wanted in multiple jurisdictions.

Sep 20, 2023 3:35 PM Read more >

B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

"Currently, the province regulates where people can smoke tobacco, drink alcohol and use cannabis, but does not have rules about public use of other controlled substances," the resolution said.

Sep 20, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

'Hands off Our Kids' protest marches in North Peace

The rally for parental rights started at City Hall, before walking the protest to Centennial Park.

Sep 20, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >

Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Local governments recognize urgent need to address the opioid crisis and support decriminalization

Sep 20, 2023 1:49 PM Read more >

Put monthly cellphone levy on 911 services, UBCM tells Victoria

Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge said system needed as B.C. faces more disasters and emergencies.

Sep 20, 2023 1:40 PM Read more >

'Parental rights' rally walks throughout Mile Zero

Gender education concerns in the classroom. Why not ask the teacher?

Sep 20, 2023 12:58 PM Read more >

Short-term rentals eating up 19% of B.C. housing availability: study

Explosive growth in short-term rentals is having major impacts on rents and availability.

Sep 20, 2023 11:50 AM Read more >

Fort St. John representatives at UBCM convention

The annual Union of BC Municipalities Convention is taking place this week in Vancouver.

Sep 20, 2023 11:40 AM Read more >

Waiving taxes, fees key to building affordable housing, UBCM hears

Provincial government affordable housing cuts left 600,000-unit deficit, delegates told.

Sep 20, 2023 10:20 AM Read more >